Evaluation Associate

• Apr 2021 - Present

Advocacy Monitoring & Evaluation Fellow

• Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

- Served in an advisory and capacity-building role at SFCG by bringing innovative M&E expertise to complement rather than substitute existing organizational capacities. Filled a critical gap by working collaboratively with the Institutional Learning Team (ILT) and Global Affairs and Partnerships (GAP) team to support the development of a rigorous ME&L plan at the start up of a new policy advocacy project. - Assisted in developing high quality products that will serve as solid examples for future application and adaptation of policy advocacy related projects, including advising on the creation of a ToC behind several advocacy strategies, designing data collection tools, and leading a formative Outcome Harvesting (OH) evaluation of an ongoing advocacy initiative on farmer-herder conflict in Nigeria, led by the GAP team. - Collaborated with various team members to put in place systems and structures designed to be self-sustaining after the completion of the fellowship including advising on a outcome mapping inspired monitoring tool for GAP, data mining for indicators to be used in future program evaluations, compiling guidance notes on advocacy M&E and OH methodology for evaluations, and supporting the pilot phase of a organizational data analysis course for ILT.

Systematic Review Consultant

• Feb 2020 - May 2020

- Composed 17 evidence summaries of academic literature surrounding international development issues such as maternal health, WASH, education, and psychosocial adaption. - Translated one article from Spanish to English. - Composed 17 evidence summaries of academic literature surrounding international development issues such as maternal health, WASH, education, and psychosocial adaption. - Translated one article from Spanish to English.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

- Assisted in the beta testing of the respondent driven sampling methodology in social network analysis for the Mixed Methods, Evaluation, Design, and Analysis Lab. - Assisted in the beta testing of the respondent driven sampling methodology in social network analysis for the Mixed Methods, Evaluation, Design, and Analysis Lab.

Specialized Academic Tutor

• Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

- As an expert in content-specific subject matters including social sciences, humanities, and statistics, acted as a catalyst that enabled my students to not just learn but to develop the skills necessary to generalize across other academic areas. This included developing students executive, organizational and study skills to improve their time and project management capabilities, alongside providing comprehensive course instruction to college students with special needs. - Motivated student to help themselves through developing independence by fostering one-on-one or group learning environment that were welcoming, inclusive and safe, so students may grow and develop at their own pace. Provided guidance and instruction on subject matter topics while also seamlessly adapting to various learning styles.

Field Manager

• May 2019 - Jul 2019

- Trained new staff out in the field by demonstrating canvassing skills for the new staff person. Helped run workshops to focus on specific skill to develop the new staff’s confidence in the work and the campaign, trained new employees on relevant canvassing scripts, and provided priority issue or policy updates to the campaign. - Managed 2 to 6 different staff members per day including setting and creating accountability of goals, improving canvassing skills and providing motivation for the team to do well. Ensured safety, compliance, and operations of all employees on site. - Set goals according to individual performance of staff, lead canvassers to various neighborhoods working with them to hit team goals, and meet with the team at the end of the day for results and report back to directors.- Managed logistics for canvassing, and responsible for administrative work to ensure proper timesheets submissions and funds raised on a daily basis.- Collaborated with the leadership team to developed and implemented a strategy to hit all office campaign goals in bi-weekly management meetings.

Evidence to Action Research Intern

• Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

- Assisted in searching for, analyzing, and synthesizing research evidence for the purposes of improving IRC’s programs. This work directly feds into the IRC’s efforts to become an outcomes-driven and evidence-based organization, and will allow IRC to rapidly prototype and adapt various evidence synthesis products that can feed directly into decision-making by staff as well as external stakeholders. - Performed desk research on the impact of relevant humanitarian interventions, and draft evidence synthesis and dissemination products on topics relevant to humanitarian work including fact sheets and briefing memos. - Managed and edited extracted data from research articles. Copy edited and format key documents related to the Outcomes and Evidence Framework based on an evidence synthesis of the extracted data. - Helped maintain evidence databases, including parts of the interactive Outcomes and Evidence Framework.

Program Coordinator

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

- Worked with chapter leadership team members and faculty to assess the needs and wants of undergraduate psychology students, and devise quarterly strategies and work plans to best meet said needs in order to enhance the academic and professional experiential growth of chapter members.- Fostered strategic relationship with UB Undergraduate Psychology Association to collaborate and brainstorm event logistics, foster both members sense of community with others in psychology and an identification with the discipline.- Led and/or collaborated with various campus clubs to coordinate enriching and enjoyable campus events including weekly Psi Chi meetings, UB psychology research fair, UB faculty presentations and workshops, fundraising events (e.g. canned food or winter clothing drive), volunteer work (e.g. UB Student Association highway cleanup), WNY Undergrad Psychology Conference, and graduate school information sessions. - Coordinated and executed the yearly Psi Chi induction ceremony of approximately 10-20 students.

Undergraduate Psychology Association Secretary

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

- Elected to the position to maintain club activity, attendance records and event expenses.- Prepared weekly meetings and events and managed listserve and social media pages.- Represented club at Student Association fundraising and mandatory meetings.

Lab Manager

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

- Managed daily lab activities including: assisting with preparation of grant applications and research reports, maintaining the lab manual and documents, executing specific research experiments, assisting in the collection of data, and maintained effective communication between lab members, and reviewed and recommended improvements to lab procedures.- Supervised undergraduate research assistants including: conduct trainings on appropriate measures for upcoming studies, organizing timesheets, designating weekly work, ensure that lab procedures comply with high quality standards, and provide assistance to team members when needed.

Academic Tutor

• Nov 2016 - May 2018

- Tutored students individually or in scheduled walk-in group study sessions to review principles, solve problems, and review for tests.- Facilitated with creation of study guides and oriented student to best studying strategies, and wrote individual tutoring plans upon review of syllabus.- Monitored students’ attendance and progress, and documented and communicated student progress to academic advisors.

Research Assistant

• Dec 2015 - May 2018

- Collaborated on the development of new research protocol development with PI and research assistants including, revising an IRB package of an existing research study in order to expand its protocol.- Designed online study questionnaires via Qualtrics and Google Forms.- Lead study implementation of multiple experiments simultaneously over time independently.- Handled participant management, and maintained accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects.- Completed lab clerical tasks including writing memos, administering surveys, answering email, typing and photocopying to ensure a project is completed in a timely, organized fashion.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

- Assisted the course instructor with class preparation and course materials, and class grading (e.g., homework, quizzes, lab reports).- Modeled appropriate classroom behavior and study skills techniques for students who may be new to the university environment.- Supported students in weekly office hours and group review sessions outside of class time resulting in improved exam scores.

Academic Coach

• Feb 2017 - Sep 2017

- Collaborated with college students and helped them develop and achieve academic and career goals by helping them cultivate good study habits, develop time management and goal setting skills, homework and exam preparation, and evaluating student progress.

Research Assistant

• Feb 2015 - Aug 2017

- Participated in the design, administration and monitoring of research experiments involving PTSD, sexual assault, and substance use among college students. Assisted in the development of new research project IRB proposal. - Developed and assisted in the development of interview schedules; contact potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol and to arrange interviews, either in person or by telephone. Identified and compiled lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters.- As appropriate to the specified research project, coded and verified data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures and enter data into a computer database and/or spreadsheet application for subsequent statistical analysis in SPSS.- Prepared and maintained online datasets for present and future projects. Administer and updated all records on research process and incoming data, maintained it in physical filling systems, and ensured proper storage.- Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects.

International Student Mentor

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

- Supported two incoming first-year, transfer, or exchange international student mentees as they adjust to life at UB and in the US including: offering advice on cultural adjustment, academics, campus resources, and the wider Buffalo city.- Facilitated and coordinated meetings with mentees twice a month; maintained regular contact with mentees, either via phone, email, or social media.

Program Development Intern

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

- Conducted desk research and designed specialized, subsidized after-school and camp programs for children aged 5-10 years old.- Piloted a select camp program selected by the Executive Director for a cohort of 15 children in Tonawanda, New York. - Conducted desk research and designed specialized, subsidized after-school and camp programs for children aged 5-10 years old.- Piloted a select camp program selected by the Executive Director for a cohort of 15 children in Tonawanda, New York.